Shalom,

I have been so blessed in the past week by the devotionals from our partners! The God of the Bible has been so faithful to get us the Word through many avenues. These devotionals are some of the avenues He is using! Today I want to share Jerry Savelle's:

Faith Acts

Men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed … they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus. When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you”(Luke 5:18-20 NKJV).

The Bible says Jesus saw the faith of the men who were lowering their paralyzed friend through a hole in the roof. He saw that these men were so convinced He would heal, they were willing to risk tearing apart someone’s roof just to get their friend before Him. One definition of faith is “simply acting like the Bible is true.” What you really believe can be seen in what you do.

True faith always acts in line with what it believes.
True faith never acts contrary to its belief.
True faith is always accompanied by corresponding action.

Many people say they believe the Word of God, but when it comes down to it, their actions reveal they are not completely convinced God’s Word is true. If you are unsure about what you really believe, ask yourself questions about your actions. For instance …

If I really believe God is faithful, why am I walking around in a state of depression?
If I really believe God said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (Romans 12:19), why am I struggling to clear my own name?
If I really believe I am healed, why am I not out of bed and getting ready for work?

Today, take a look at what you are doing and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Your answer will reveal what you really believe. And remember, true faith is simply acting like the Bible is true.

Confession: I believe what the Bible says is true. Regardless of my circumstances, I will act in line with what the Word of God says. I will demonstrate my true faith to God and others by my actions.

Faith can be SEEN! It can be HEARD! What are people hearing and seeing in YOUR life? Are they watching you walk in faith and confidence in God and His Word? Are they hearing you give glory to God for every good thing in your life? James 1:17:

17 Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse].

Remember that people are watching you to see how you respond to situations and circumstances so that they can decide if it really does pay to serve Him! You ARE a "living epistle" and people are "reading" you! What kind of story are you telling? Make the adjustments necessary for you to be presenting Him in Truth! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "I Will Run To You":

Shalom in Him!